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Columbia Students Allegedly Sprayed With Putrid Chemical at Pro-Palestine Rally

‘WORSE THAN RAW SEWAGE’

Dozens of students reported burning eyes, headaches, and nausea after a substance commonly used by the Israeli military was allegedly deployed at a Columbia campus protest.

Students participate in a protest in support of Palestine and for free speech outside of the Columbia University campus on November 15, 2023 in New York City.
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